The Boarding Houses / Resorts of the Greenville, Greene County, NY Area |
Purpose: to document the boarding
house era establishments, give locations, supply
additional information, and indicate their fate. Please let the Town Historian know of any missing establishment, and feel free to add information about these places (current 911 address, years in existence, other info and sources, etc): dteator@gmail.com In addition, please make suggestions that would improve quality and usefulness. Thank you and credit: |
The following brochures documented
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c1937: Greenville in the Catskill
Mountains Where Nature Reigns Supreme 32 page, 5.5x8.5 pages; full, half, quarter, or eighth page ads (a very similar book with 24 pages is extant; almost all ads are in the 32 page booklet except for 4 business ads; considered almost same time cannot tell if different dates) to view: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNiQl4eYZcva4vm8anLgHCoOwY5AL_qw7BHjoM4T-4ErymqenaJVeNJANUkAdYY2g/photo/AF1QipMfB8IyC0digyCXmnbwp7WZ8Qbfcta3gwDY7MmA?key=YlhNM1ZvRFdQRF83eWFzVjZWYXRmWGVYR0VoaElR |
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c1945: Greenville Greene
County, N.Y.; Chamber of Commerce; 8 pages (actually somewhere between 1944-1948) address, telephone, # guests, weekly rates, recreation facilities to view: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipP_DBFjfBL8hb0V1MUSBxZU8VsWCDh-ALpLOksP/photo/AF1QipMI1-iL1iv8RUMHw8RLAC7DVrUN5KFBZHUM3RrQ |
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1960: Greenville in the Land of
Rip Van Winkle: Greene County, NY; a single folded page
of 18 x 18; address, short summary,
telephone, # of guests, weekly rates to view: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNlRTca1-xiGrsUrFSz5y7dDTiP5PTfJTU7MURv/photo/AF1QipNtfmhDmdtotO6XU0sB06UaUfUj39lYeAsdIFfd |
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1965: 1965 Listings of
Accommodations and Services Recommended by the Greenville
Chamber of Commerce; a single folded sheet of
9x15; address, short summary to view: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNgAjfEtXabvRtazG5QuyvvTtzYj-R99_vd_byi/photo/AF1QipPehLmWdpsz6AEZpvWDdui6ryk0EemIiXpCvToN |
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1974: 1974 Directory of the
Greater Greenville Area; folded, seven sheets,
4x8.5; listing, address, short summary (no
#guests, no prices) to view: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipM4BQ16CtdG9C93YiQRSdR2OA93necv0NJqCGbg/photo/AF1QipMcnHOkbWBrPGV2oh9v2WUK5aqicEcQoNPamic5 |
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1989-1990: Greenville on the
Move Directory of the Greater Greenville
Area; folded, six sheets, 4x8.5; eighth-page
ads to view: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipOeyKlg8b7A8M5cWbgrtcoesJIsyTEr6ZF9H3Vm/photo/AF1QipN1RYc2OvWdt8OvasDiffSSWDL8oca161lAPRqi |
A list of boarding houses in Greenville, NY
-- a work in progress (pictures and documents needed) (also, see
bottom of page)
(the number in front of information is the brochure the info
comes from)
A-Bar-A
Dude Ranch corner of 81 & Maple Ave |
45: Nick & Fran Wells, Greenville,
35 guests 60: (A-Bar-A Ranch); Nick Wells, 35, $45-75; Guest ranch, Main house and bungalows with semi-private showers. Horseback riding and expert instruction on gentle horses. Swimming pool, dancing, bar, hayrides and all activities, Children welcome 74: Greenville; Dude Ranch Main House and Bungalows Horseback Riding and Expert Instruction on gentle horses. Swimming pool, Dancing, Bar. |
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Alberta
Lodge Alberta Ln |
60: Isabelle and John Singer, Freehold
3, 98 guests, $46-62; Modern deluxe accommodations with
private showers, filtered swimming pool, all sports,
large casino, cocktail bar, movies and dance orchestra
twice weekly, free dance instructions. Golf all
Churches located nearby. Special June and Sept. rates 74: Freehold; Swimming Pool, Air Conditioned Dining Room, Cocktail Lounge, Large Putting Green, Shuffleboard, Dancing Four Nights Weekly, Private Baths Available 89: Alberta Lodge & Windmill Inn; 52 rooms on 62 acres golfing, tennis, pool, all sports. Two cocktail lounges, entertainment nightly, live bands. Dining, dancing, individual & group accommodations with or without meals. Open all year vacationers, over-nighters, hunters & skiers welcome. Catering for all occasions.* *(1990- 52 rooms, 62 acres, cocktail lounge, golf, tennis, nightly entertainment) |
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Balsam
Shade Rt 32, Greenville |
37: B. E. Griffin, $14 up; All modern
improvements. Home cooking. Tennis, shuffleboard, bathing
nearby. Horse back riding. Hand ball court. pg 9 45: B. E. Griffin, 75 guests 60: B. E. Griffin, Greenville 9, 140 guests, $42-66; New Ranch Type Annex, rooms with private baths and shower. Heat, large lobby. Filtered swimming pool, casino, movies and dances, tennis, softball, shuffleboard. Golf nearby. Free transportation to church. May 25 Oct 5. |
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Basic
Villa Farm Red Mill Rd |
37: Helen Ditges, Freehold; A friendly and cozy homestead. An ideal place to spend your vacation, beautiful view of the Catskills, good home cooking, comfortable beds, convenient to churches, amusements nearby, modern improvements. We have pleased others, we know we can please you: pg 14 |
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Baumanns
Brookside /
Brookside Red Mill Road, West Greenville |
37: Brookside, C. Baumann, Greenville,
$15; in the Catskill, a homey, comfortable place. large
lawn, shade trees, home cooking, modern improvements,
water in all rooms, tennis, shuffleboard, etc. all
church, near dance hall. pg 27 45: Russell J. Baumann, 100 guests 60: Russell J. Baumann, Greenville 9, 100 guests, $37-62; All rooms hot and cold running water, also rooms with private baths. Filtered swimming pool, casino, round and square dancing, movies, television, all sports. American cooking, home baking, air-conditioned dining room. Near all churches and golf course. 65: Russell Baumann, Greenville 9, 124 guests, $45-80; New pool, motel, rooms with private bath and heat, or rooms with hot and cold running water. Heated filtered private swimming pool, recreation hall, movies, round and square dances. Our meals are our reputation. Air-conditioned dining room. May 21, 1965 thru Sept. 19, 1965. Children welcome, rates same as adults. 89: (telephone listed) |
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Bears
Farm House Medusa Rd |
37: Mrs. Floyd E Bear, Norton Hill, $12-14; In the foothills of the Catskills. Bears Farm House is located one mile from the village of Norton Hill, at an elevation of 1,500 feet. It has large shady lawns and commands a beautiful view of the Catskills. The rooms are clean, airy and comfortably furnished , and located in bungalows apart from the main house. Ideally planned for convenience of families. Electricity throughout house and bungalows. We are near amusements, bathing and all churches. TABLE: We give special attention to our table, which is supplied with an abundance of fresh milk from our own herd, fresh eggs and vegetables from our own Farm. All home cooking. We extend a cordial welcome to our guests of former years, and hope to make many new friends. pg 28 |
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Bears
Farm Plattekill Rd (one quarter mile west of Fox Hill Rd), |
45: Burdette C. Bear, 30 guests |
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Belvedere
Park (campground) King Hill Earlton Rd |
74: Campsites for all types of recreational vehicles and tents. Swimming pools, Tennis, Horseback Riding bus service provided to and from resorts for group horseback riding. |
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Better
Days / Soltys Inn Rt 32 |
37: Soltys Inn, Greenville-Cairo Rd.
Beer Ale Sandwiches Lunches. pg 21 45: Better Day (restaurant, bar & grill); Paul Biskupich, wines & liquor, meals 60: Better Days, Paul E. Biskupich, 35 guests; Ideal family resort. Homey atmosphere with good home cooked meals. Modern rooms with all conveniences. New filtered swimming pool, shuffleboard and other lawn games. Bar and Grill on premises. Churches nearby. |
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Beverly
Farm, Carter Bridge Rd (half way between Shipley Rd & 67), |
1945: Frank & Antoinette Brusini,
Freehold, 30 guests 1960: Frank Brusini, Freehold 9, 45 guests, $45-55; Restful, charming place. Comfortable accommodations for about 45 guests. Cabins with private bath and shower. Filtered swimming pool and other simple recreations. Italian-American cuisine. Memorial Day Labor Day. |
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Birch
Hollow Farm Greenville, Rt 32 south |
1945: Albert Vagt, 50 guests |
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Blue
Bird Farm, CR 351 (about one mile east of Medusa, (Rville Realty) |
1945: M. Sikule, 30 guests |
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Breeze Lawn |
Freehold, Rt 67, near Big Woods Rd |
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Breezy
Knoll Acres Rt. 81 (one half mile west of Red Mill Rd), |
37: Jesses Breezy Knoll, Mrs. M.
D. Jesse, Greenville, $16 (walking distance to new
Catholic Church); Freedom of Great Out-of-doors (with
photo of swimming pool). Best of food. Fresh farm and
dairy products from our own farm. Modern improvements.
Baths. Showers. Large swimming pool. Tennis courts.
Recreation hall. Dance hall with dancing every evening.
Music by our own orchestra. All free to our guests. We
have a social director who arranges all the social and
sporting activities. Walking distance to new Catholic
Church. Saddle horse available. pg 25 45: Breezy Knoll Acres, Al. Kozich, 75 guests 60: Breezy Knoll Acres, (no name), Greenville 9, 125 guests, $43 and up; Deluxe Motel accommodations. Fine food. Bath and showers. Filtered swimming pool. Tennis, baseball, recreation hall, movies, dances, cocktail lounge. Everything on premises. Special spring and fall rates. 65: Al Kozich, Greenville 9, 124 guests, $58 and up; Motel, private bath and other. Swimming pool, Cocktail Lounge, Recreation Hall, dancing with orchestra. All sports on premises. Planned recreational program. Good American Family Style Meals. May 28, 1965 thru Oct. 3, 1965. Children 3 years and over welcome, rates upon request. 74: Deluxe Motel and Private Bath accommodations, Recreation Hall, Movies, Dancing, Planned Activities, Excellent meals, Swimming Pool, Tennis, Cocktail Lounge. |
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Brookside
Dairy Farm south end of flats, Freehold |
37: Harry Levers, Freehold; A home to spend a restful vacation, all modern improvements, Table abundantly supplied with producats from our own farm. Home Cooking. Write for booklet. pg 12 |
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Burrless
Chestnut Cottage Started about 1920, went until early 1950s (Bennett) Rt 67 (one half mile east of Freehold center) |
1945: Mrs. Carrie Garrison, 25 guests |
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Butterfly
Farm CR 67 |
60: Max and Anna Richter, East Durham 9, 20 guests, $38-58; Airy rooms, some with semi-private bath. Magnificent mountain view, continental atmosphere, German-American cooking, mountain stream swimming, pine groves, lawn sports, recreation hall. Butterfly museum (booklet). |
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Butts' Shady Lawn south end of flats, Freehold |
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Carelas
Farm, Carelas Lake Hotel, Worldtop Acres Rt 32 (one mile south of Greenvilles corners), |
1945: Peter Carelas, Carelas Farm, 75
guests Bar was built in 1938 (T. Vaughn) 60: Andrews & Youngs, Carelas Lake Hotel, Greenville 1, 175 guests, $36-42; Ideal resort500 acres, scenic lake, casino, orchestra dancing nightly; planned activities, concrete filtered swimming pool. Tennis, shuffleboard, baseball diamond, boating. Golf course nearby. 1 mile to village and churches. 65: Betty and Bob Youngs, Greenville 9, 175 and up guests, $45-55, $68 with private bath; Bungalows, main building and rooms with private baths. Boating on private 30 acre lake. Large filtered swimming pool. Ping-pong, shuffleboard, horseshoes, baseball, volley ball, basketball, Free planned activities daily and nightly. Large cocktail lunge and restaurant. Three excellent home cooked meals daily. Orchestra for dancing. Church 1 mile and golf course 2 miles May 31, 1965 thru Oct 12, 1965. Children over 3 welcome. |
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Cherry
Hill SR 32, Freehold |
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Cherry
Hill Farm, Norton Hill, ½ mi to village, North Rd |
37: Carrie Matthews, Greenville, 35 guests, $14; Cherry Hill Farm is situated in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. House newly renovated and decorated. Elevation 2,000 feet, 16 miles from Coxsackie and a most delightful ride in an auto to the village of Norton Hill. About one-half of a mile to the village. All kinds of amusements for the young folks. Large, ariy rooms. Lighted by electricy, Bath, hot and cold water. Protestant and Catholic Churches in Village. Best of Eats. Beds Spotlessly Clean. Horseback Riding. Tennis Courts. Soft Ball. pg 13 |
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Colonial
Manor, CR 405 (one half mile west of 32), |
45: Mrs. M. Simpson, 100 guests 60: Charles Simpson, Greenville 4, 125 guests, $48-65; Filtered swimming pool, rooms with private bath, tennis, shuffleboard, movies, dancing, softball, recreation hall, home cooking, social director for day and night activities, television, Booklet on request. 74: Heated Swimming Pool, Rooms with Private Bath, Tennis, Shuffleboard, Movies, Dancing, Recreation Hall, Home Cooking, Television. 89: Kurt & Irene Kent: (phone number listed) |
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Creekside
Lodge, Red Mill Rd (100 yards north of Rt. 67), |
45: A. Rudolph, 40 guests |
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Crystall Falls |
Freehold, Rt 67, 1/4 west of O'Hara Rd |
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Diana
Farm corner of 405 & Sunset |
60: Peter and Margarette Andresen, Greenville, 30 guests, $35, Children $20; Swimming pool, shuffleboard, recreation hall. Lake for fish and boating |
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Edgewood |
Freehold, corner of Red Mill & CR 67 |
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Edmonds
Farm Greenville |
37: (no name), $12. Rooms up to date. Bath. Wholesome Food. Milk from Accredited Cows. Own Farm Poultry. Vegetables. Home Cooking. Comfort assured Guests. Free Transportation to all churches. pg 15 |
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Edmar,
The, (tourist house) Rt. 32 (on county line, east side) |
45: Edwin B. Brown, $2 per day |
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Elliot
Farm House Old Plank Rd, Johnnycake Ln intersection |
37: T. M. Elliott, Greenville; Open all year. Is located on a farm of 200 acres, between the villages of Greenville and Norton Hill, both within walking distance. It is a nice country home with a large lawn, plenty of shade trees, and large, high, airy room. Electric light and bath. We give special attention to our table which is supplied with plenty of milk from an accredited tuberculin tested herd; also fruit, vegetables and such other products raised on the farm. Saddle horse for hire, dancing, movies, and bathing within walking distance; also hunting and fishing in season. Auto livery where guests can hire cars at reasonable rates. Protestant and Catholic Churches. pg 30 |
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Elysian
Manor Farm ?? Greenville (site not known) |
37: Mrs. Anna Ague, Greenville, $12; Quiet and homelike. Home cooking. Plenty of Shade. Pure Water. Near Village. All Churches. Amusement hall near. Daily Mail. Ideal for Elderly People, and families. Auto meet guests at train or boat on notice. Write for further information. pg 22 |
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Erlowest
(tourist house) corner of 405 and CR 1 |
37: Mrs. E. R. Palmer; All modern steam
heated rooms. Home Cooking. Reasonable rates. Situated on
Route No. 32. pg 16 45: Mrs. Ruth Palmer |
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Far View
Farm Maple Avenue, West Greenville |
37: Mrs. Adeline Augustine, Greenville; 20 guests; A pleasant Homestead, quiet and home-like. Located in a pleasant and sightly section of the Catskill Mountains, having a fine view of all surrounding country. Large airy rooms with wardrobes in each room. Electric lights. Table is supplied with plenty of fresh milk, eggs, vegetables, fruit and poultry from farm of 75 acres. Gentile management. Large, shady lawn. Surrounded by maple trees. Bathing near. Mail delivery daily. A large Dance Hall and Movies near. Transportation to and from Catholic Church. Rates on application. Easily reached by all methods of transportation. All boats and trains met on notice. pg 29 |
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Evergreen
Croft House (also Lake Evergreen) CR67 ¼ mile east of Freehold |
60: John & Gunda Schmelz, Freehold 9, 55 guests, $42-50; Modern family resort. Near village and lake. Large rooms with hot and cold water. Bungalows with private bath. The finest German-American meals. Sports, television, swimming, recreation hall. Free booklet on request. |
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Freehold
House corner of 32 & 67, |
45: Mrs. Jennie Parks, 60 guests |
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Freehold
Mills Farm, just off Rt 32 (200 yards north of Freehold center), |
45: E. Ondreata, 45 guests 60: Emil Ondreata, Mgr., Freehold 9, 65 guests, $43-60; Family resort, tasty meals, cottages, rooms, private baths, new filtered pool, trout stream, shuffleboard and other sports. Dancing, movies, masquerade, etc., all on premises. Horses available. Bowling, golf course, churches nearby. |
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Frixels
Blue Ribbon Casino (Rt 32, 2½ north of Gville) |
37: Wines, liquor, beer & ale. Picnic Grove, basket parties welcome. Pleasing you, means success to us Two and one-half miles north of Greenville. |
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Green
Lawn Farm, Big Woods Rd, Freehold (three quarters mile north of 67), |
45: Mrs. Nellie B. Carlson, 25 guests |
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Green
Meadow Farm, Weed Road (one third mile west of Big Woods Rd) |
45: Mrs. Elizabeth Henkel, 25 guests |
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Greenville
Arms xxx Rt 32 (South Street), Greenville |
60: Ruth T. Stevens, Greenville 9, $2.50
per person and up; Roomovernight or by week,
many with private bath or shower; heated. Breakfast and
dinner when desired. Near golf course, riding academy,
churches, movies, stores. Television, shuffleboard. Open
all year. 65: Mrs. Pierce Stevens, Greenville 9, 45 guests, $35-70 includes two meals; Open all year. Rooms overnight or by week, with private bath or running water, heated. Breakfast and dinner. Filtered swimming pool, shuffleboard, lawn games. Near golf course, summer theater, movies, riding academy, stores and church. Children welcome, special rate - $20-40 74: Rooms Overnight or by Week Most with Private Bath or Shower Breakfast and Dinner when desired Swimming Pool Near Golf Course, Riding Academy, Churches, Stores, Television, Shuffleboard. Open All year. |
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Happy
Days Ranch Rt 32 by Plattekill |
39: Joe Hauts Happy Days
Bavarian Garden, All domestic and imported bonded
wines and liquors, Frigidair cooled beers, up to date
orchestra, original Bavarian dancers, dining, dancing,
floor show, and added features every night, other high
class entertainers, up-to-the minute service, the first
original Bavarian Beer Garden in the Catskills. pg 5 65: Happy Days Ranch, Betty Morgan, Greenville 9, 24 guests, rates on request; Small intimate DUDE RANCH. Delicious home cooked meals. 35 of our own horses, beautiful mountain trails, filtered swimming pool, all lawn games and recreation hall. Children welcome. |
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High Land Farm, Hiland Rd (one quarter mile from 81), |
45: Mr. & Mrs. Julian Meyer, 25 |
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Highland View Freehold |
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Hillside Cottage |
Freehold, Red Mill Rd; 1/4 mile north of Rt 67 |
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Holiday
Lodge Gayhead 9 (location not known) |
60: Mr. & Mrs Smith, Gayhead 9, 75-80 guests, $45-50; Good home cooking, modern rooms, filtered swimming pool, sports, family atmosphere, cocktail lounge, near churches. |
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Hilltop Cottage |
Greenville, Rt 81, next to HS driveway |
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Homestead
Bed & Breakfast Red Mill Road, West Greenville |
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Horton
Farm House, Horton House corner of 81 and Hiland Rd, |
37: (Horton Farm House), Mrs. John J.
Sullivan, $12-16; 18th annual season, Horton Farm is one
of the historical houses of this vicinity. Serve the best
of meals, plenty milk, etc., Sports, Dancing, (Bathing
nearby,) Large sand beach for swimming, where guests pool
together and go for a good time. Shower, Bath, Hot and
Cold running water, Picturesque view, Largest Piazza in
this section, size 100x16 feet. Parties and
entertainment. Booklet on request. pg 15 45: (Horton Farm House) Mrs. J.J. Sullivan, 75 guests 60: (Horton House) Mrs. John J. Sullivan, Greenville 9, 50 guests, $30 and up; Near amusements, churches. Modern rooms, fine food, private baths. Sports, shuffleboard. Golf course within a short distance. Open all year round. |
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House on
the Hill Jennings Rd, Greenville |
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Hulicks
Dairy Farm ¼ mi off Rt 81 between Greenville and Norton Hill |
37: Beautifully situated ¼ mile off route 81, near Greenville Village, within walking distance of Norton Hill Village. Located in a pleasant and sightly section of Catskill Mountains, having fine view of all surrounding country. Bath, light, airy rooms. Very high elevation. Large, shady lawn. Electric lights. Table is supplied with plenty of fresh Grade A milk from accredited herd; eggs vegetable, fruit and poultry from farm. Good home cooking. All amusements near. Good pure drinking water. Mail delivered daily. Hunting, bathing, horse-back ride nearby. Radio. Dance hall near. Rates on application. Transient $2.00 per day. Children according to age. Gentiles. pg 22 |
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Hunt Dairy
Farm Old Plank Rd, near New Ridge Rd intersection |
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Hunt Homestead Sunset Rd (one third mile west of CR 50), |
45: Mrs. Ray Hunt, 20 guests |
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Ingalside
Farm Ingalside Rd |
37: Warren T. Ingalls, Prop; In the Catskill
Mountains. One mile from Greenville. All modern
improvements. Bath rooms and showers. Water in all room.
Farm100 acres. Own Tuberculin tested herd. Airport.
Recreation and amusement. Swimming pool. Tennis courts.
Shuffle Board. Hand ball court. Baseball diamond. All of
these are free to guests. Saddle horse can be hired. All
churches are within walking distance. All guests are met
free, and on notice of arrive are brought direct to the
farm. p.2 45: Warren T Ingalls, 125 guests 60: Gerald T. Ingalls, Greenville 9, 140 guests, $36-60; Filtered swimming pool, tennis, handball, shuffleboard, softball, movies, dances, casino. All rooms, hot and cold running water, some with private bath. Near all churches and golf course. 74: Swimming Pool, Tennis, Handball, Shuffleboard, Movies, Dance, Casino, Private Baths, near all church and Golf course. 89: (phone number, graphic) |
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Jesses
Elm Shade (also Elm Shade Farm) Rt 32 (opposite junction with Irving Rd), |
37: Elm Shade Farm, J. W. Lowe,
Greenville; A pleasant Homestead situate on concrete
highway, Route 32. 26 miles from Albany. 200 ft. off
highway with large shady lawn and airy rooms. Elevation
1600 ft. Remodeled with modern improvements including
showers, beds equipped with Simmons Mattresses. Our farm
of 120 acres, supplies table with poultry eggs,
vegetables, milk and dairy products from T.B. tested
cows, home cooking and baking. Ten minutes walk to all
churches, Post Office, stores, and amusements halls.
Tennis shuffle board croquet, horse shoe pitching.
basketball, baseball and dart ball, saddle horse to rent.
Hay ride to picnic parties. Any other information gladly
furnished. Write for rates and descriptive booklet. Auto
livery, connect with house. All parties met on notice. pg
27 45: Jesses Elm Shade, Warren Jesse, 50 guests 60: Jesses Elm Shade, Warren Jesse, Greenville 9, 80 guests, $42-45; Swimming pool, movies, dancing, ping-pong, shuffleboard, lake, all on premises for us of our guests only. |
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John's Farm |
South Westerlo, Route 403, quarter-mile from intersection with 405 |
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Keohane House Oak Hill, Lee Road, 1st house right side |
Katherine Keohane, R.N. |
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Kilcar
Rt 81 |
65: Michael J. Carr, Norton Hill 11, 70
guests, $7-10 daily; Offering vacation activities all
year round. Excellent skiing most of the winter just
minutes away. Swimming pool. Two meals at your
convenience. Excellent Accommodations. Bar & Lounge. 74: Kilcar Hotel 4 Season: Banquets Restaurant - Lodge |
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Limelight |
Gayhead, on northwest four-corner |
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Locust Hill
Farm (Haight's) Rt. 26 |
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Locust
Manor Farm, Rt. 26 (opposite junction with Highland Rd), |
45: S. Svenningsen, 20 guests |
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Locust
Shade Farm Medusa Rd, by bump |
37: Mrs. E. G. Morrison, Norton Hill, $12-14; Again open for the season. Beautifully situated. Ideal for a quiet acation. Excellent table. Modern improvements. Adults accommodated. |
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Maple Rest -- see Green Meadow Farm |
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Maple
Shade Farm Norton Hill (Oak Hill ph #) (location not known) |
60: Ernest & Elizabeth Dienst, Norton Hill, 10 guests, $40 (children $25) |
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Maplehurst
Farm Rt 67 (one half mile east of CR 41), |
45: Mr. & Mrs. L. Betke, 25 guests |
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Maplewood Farm, Maplewood on the Lake Rt. 26 (opposite junction with Newry Rd), |
45: Maplewood Farm, Jack Welter, 85
guests 60: Jack Welter, Greenville 9, 100 guest, $45-69; Modern resort with finest recreational facilities. Deluxe rooms with private baths. Social Director. Filtered pool, large private lake, boating, fishing, all sports. Golf course within walking distance. Colored brochure on request. 65: John H. Welter, Greenville 9, 98 guests, $52-80; Modern deluxe motels with private baths or main house accommodations. Large private lake. Water skiing and instructions. Filtered swimming pool. All sports. Casino and snack bar. Planned entertainment, dancing, movies. Golf course 5 minutes walk. delicious meals. Free color folder. May 28, 1965 through Oct. 1965 *Low June Sept. & Oct. rates. Children welcome. |
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McNaughton
Farms Greenville (North Rd, Norton Hill) |
45: John McNaughton, 100 guests 60: McNaughton & Flinn, Greenville 9, 124 guests, $42 and up; Filtered swimming pool, tennis, shuffleboard, softball, movies, archery, ping-pong, handball, cocktail lounge, orchestra, weenie roast. BRING YOUR APPETITE. 65: McNaughton & Flynn, Greenville 1, 124 guests, $48 and up, $9 daily and up; New Deluxe heated Motel, carpet, bath, TV optional. Filtered pool, shuffleboard, softball, movies, archery, ping-pong, handball, Cocktail Lounge, orchestra, weenie roast. Modern rooms. Bring your appetite. May 28 through Sept. Special rates June & Sept. Children 5 and over welcome. |
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Meadow
Dale Farm Old Plank Rd (just east of town line), |
45: Mrs. Lillian Joy, 25 guests 37: Mrs. S. W. Joy, Prop., Greenville, 25 guests; A Christian Homestead, quiet and home-like, is open for summer guests from June 1st to Nov. 1st. An ideal place for a restful vacation, in a pleasant section of the Catskill Mountains. State Road from New York City to farm. Radio and Piano, Elevation 1800 feet. Tel. 23-F-22. Table is supplied with plenty of fresh milk, eggs, vegetables, fruit and poultry from the farm. Good home cooking and baking. Electric lights throughout the house and annex. Bathing and fishing near. Convenient to Churches and Post Office. A Daily Mail. No consumptives. Good pure drinking water. Adults preferred. Gentiles. Situated three miles west from Greenville and one mile from Norton Hill village. Neat and comfortable, light, airy rooms. From the Farm a clear view to the Catskill Range can be had including Round Top and High Peak. pg 10 |
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Mirror
View Farm Rt 81, a half mile west of Old Plank Rd |
Jerry & Ada Rundell: dates to be determined |
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Mountain
Breeze Farm Surprise, West Rd |
39: Addie Baker, Prop.; Located near Greenville. Home cooking. Home grown vegetables. Tennis court. All churches. Write for additional information. pg 4 |
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Mountain
Breeze Hotel 67e Freehold |
37: Henry Mangold; Located in village of Freehold. Dining and Dancing. Wines, liquor and Beer. pg 31 |
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Mt View |
Freehold, Rt 67, 1/8 mile west of Big Woods Rd |
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Overlook
Lodge, (also listed as tourist
house) Rt 32 (one half mile south of Greenville corners), |
45: Claude D. Bush, 20 guests |
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Park
House next to pond, bank site |
37: Mrs. Elsie Roe, Greenville, $12; in Greenville Village. Large airy rooms. Home cooking. All churches five minutes walk. All amusements near. Bus line passes the house. Large lawn and porches. pg 18 |
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Petrillo's Hunting Lodge |
O'Hara Road, Freehold |
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Pine
Bush Farm Old Plank Rd, Norton Hill |
37: Mrs. Catherine I. Baron, Prop., $12; All modern improvements. Electricity. Bath. Large, airy room. Bathing nearby. All church, Booklet on request. pg 4 |
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Pine
Crest Farm Carter Bridge Rd |
37: Rene Stern, Freehold; Home Cooking,
Bathing, Tennis, Dance Hall, Bowling Alleys. Bath Room
with hot and cold water, sowers, electric lights. Booklet
by request. Catskill Mountains. pg 23 45: Rene & PierretteStern, 100 guests 60: Rene and Pierrette Stern, Freehold 9, 90 guests, $42 and up; Large filtered swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, all sports, volley ball, shuffleboard, movies dancing. Modern rooms, main house, and cabin rooms, 20 with private baths. Our meals our reputation. Churches and golf nearby. Special June and Sept. rates. 65: The Thre B Pine Crest Farm Corp., Freehold 8, E. Boeshore, E. & H. Bubendey, 120 guests, $50-75, children $35; Deluxe accommodation motel. Cabins all with private baths. Large swimming pool, tennis court, shuffleboard, movies, dancing, Cocktail Lounge, bar. Excellent meals served family style. May, 1965 thru Oct. 15, 1965. Children welcome. |
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Pine
Hill Cottage North road out of NH, before Lambs corner |
37: Lena Bishop, Greenville; All Churches, Amusement, Home Cooking, Excellent Beds, Screened Porch, Modern Improvements. Taxi service. Booklet. pg 20 |
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Pine Lake Manor (also
Willow Rest Farm) Rt 26 |
37: Willow Rest Farm, N. Schirmer,
Greenville, $14.50 up; In a picturesque setting,
surrounded by maple and willow trees. Large lawns,
Sanitary plumbings, Private lake on our grounds for
swimming, and Boating, Tennis court, Bowling alley,
Dancing. Table of abundance from our own farm. Gentiles.
Booklet. pg 14 45: Willow Rest Farm, N. Schirmer 60, 120 60: Pine Lake Manor, Reinhold Schermer, Greenville 5, 90 guests, $40-61; Private lake, swimming, boating, fishing, tennis, shuffleboard, softball field, recreation hall, dancing, movies, planned activities and entertainment. Snack bar. Cabins and room with bath. 9 hole golf course five minutes walk. Free color folder. 89: (phone number only) |
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Pine
Springs House & Cottages, corner of 67 and 41, Freehold |
37: Pine Springs Farm, William &
Roger Cravata; We are glad to announce to our many
friends the addition of a large and beautiful CASINO.
Without any increase in price you get the following added
attractions: large and Airy Dining Room. A new modern
equipped Kitchen. An Orchestra from New York City will
give you music. A Bar, -- Beer on the Draught, a new
Recreation Room free to our guests, containing pool
tables, ping pong, checker and chess tables and many
other games for your amusement and pastime. A friendly
sociable spirit always prevails at Pine Springs Farm and
a hearty welcome awaits you, whether your stay is for
only a week or for the entire season. 45: Pine Springs House & Cottages; Cravata Bros., 115 guests 60: Pine Springs Vacation Resort, Mike Garzilli, 160 guests, $48 and up; Finest Italian-American Cuisine. Modern accommodations, all rooms newly furnished, private baths, wall-to-wall carpeting. Entertainment and dancing nitely. Swimming, all sports, cocktail parties, Social Director and Counselors, free weenie roasts, movies, dance lessons. Teenage Rock & Roll Room. |
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Pleasant
Valley Farm, Shultes Rd (end), South Westerlo |
37: Pierre Cruchon, South Westerlo, 35
guests, $14 up. Weekends $2.50; Pleasantly situated
one half mile from South Westerlo village. Altitude
2,000. Cool, bracing atmosphere, No malaria, Rooms high
and dry, neat and clean. Finest of shade. There are seven
bungalows connected with the house. Bath room, hot and
cold running water, electric lights. Shower bath. Laundry
room for guest. Special attention paid to table. Fresh
milk, butter, eggs, fruit and vegetables from farm and
garden. Horse back ride, bathing, fishing, dancing,
tennis, easy access to all churches, and amusements.
Amusement hall on premises. Daily mail. Pool table. Two
bowling alleys. Gentiles. For further information write
of phone Greenville 17. pg 24 45: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Shultes, 80 guests |
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Pleasant
View Lodge CR 67, Freehold |
60: Eugene Schmollinger, Freehold 11,
170 guests, $45-75; Year round resort. Cottages,
rooms with bath for honeymooners or vacationists,
filtered pool, private lake. Own riding stable, softball
field, planned activities, cocktail lounge, orchestra.
Informal atmosphere. Excellent meals. 74: Pleasant View Lodge & Golf Course, Freehold; Year Round Resort Cottages, Rooms with Bath for Honeymooners or Vacationists. Indoor and Outdoor Pool All Sports 9-hole Golf Course. Planned Activities Catering Weddings Banquets. |
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Pops
Wishing Well, Greenville (tentatively, 1 mile east on Rt 81, west side, end of straightaway |
45: Wm. F. Tiedeman, 25 guests |
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Raffo Villa
(also Nilsson House, Oakwood) Rt 32 (one mile north of Freehold corners), |
39: Mrs. Peter L. Raffo; the oldest
Italian American house in the Catskills; short distance
from Greenville, highly elevated with wonderful view of
the Catskill Mountains and Valley. Excellent meals and
plenty of fresh milk. Modern improvements, running hot
and cold water in rooms. Shower. Amusements. pg 7 45: Peter L. Raffo, 125 guests guests |
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Rainbow
Lodge (& Country Club) (also Birmans
Farm) Rt 26 |
37: Birmans Farm (no name listed),
$15 up; Modern throughout. Baths and showers. Electric
light. Table supplied from own farm such as milk,
eggs, poultry, vegetable and fruit. Coil springs in all
beds. Large sanitary swimming pool, 75 x 30 (state
approved) with showers attached. Double tennis court,
croquet, baseball, shuffle board, dancing. Riding nearby.
Telephone and telegraph service in house. pg 31 45: Rainbow Lodge, O. K. Birmann & Son, 125 guests 60: Rainbow Lodge & Country Club, Walter J. Birmann, 100 guests, $55 and up with golf; 9 hole golf course on premises, filtered swimming pool, tennis, fishing, boating, planned activities, hot and cold water in all rooms, dancing to orchestra, airport, German-American cooking, bar and grill. 65: Walter J. Birmann, Greenville 9, rates on request; New Motel, Main House and Annex. Private baths or running water in all rooms. Nine hole 3040 yard part 36 golf course, clubhouse, new pool, airport, bar, cocktail lounge, canoeing, boating, fishing. Open all winter skiers welcome winter sports. German-American home cooking. 89: Rainbow Golf Club: Walt Birmann: Resort Motel, Pool Lake Tennis Bar Outings Clambakes Weddings Banquets Catering Private Meeting Room: Championship Golf Course |
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Ravine
Farm CR67, East Durham |
37: Gus Schneider, East Durham; Bathing,
Tennis, Fishing, Running Water, Electric Lights, Home
Cooking, Own Farm Products. Booklet by request. pg 29 60: Gustav Schneider, East Durham 9, 49 guests, $38; Swimming, shuffleboard, bocci and other lawn sports. Good home cooking and baking, recreation hall, dancing and entertainment. Family resort. |
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Red
Maple Farm, Freehold (site not known) |
45: Mr. & Mrs. Moeschler, 40 guests |
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Roadside
Cottage Rt 32 south, Freehold (one-quarter mile south of four corners) |
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Rose
Terrace South Westerlo (site not known) |
37: Mrs. Bertie Spalding, South Westerlo (in village); Amusements. Greenville Amusement Hall nearby. Radio. Churches. Pleasant walks and Drives. Post office within a 100 yds. Elevation 1,200 feet. Saddle horses. Fresh vegetables, Milk, Fresh Eggs, Excellent water. Gentile Clientele. Located in the village of South Westerlo, 25 miles from Albany, within a few minutes drive into the Catskill Mountains; 146 miles from New York City. A healthy, popular summer resort. In the village and near the open country. Garage accommodations. pg 28 |
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Salvesen
Farm, CR 41, Greenville Center (one quarter mile north of West Rd), |
45: Gudrun Salvesen |
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Sanford Farm corner of 32 and Hill Street (south side) |
45: Mrs. E.M. Evans, 25 guests 37: Mrs. E. M. Evans, Prop., Greenville, 25 guests, $11; A pleasant homestead, quiet and home-like. Open for guests all year. Located in a pleasant and sightly section of the Catskill Mountains. Fine view of mountains; elevation 2,000 ft. Table is supplied with plenty of fresh mil, eggs, vegetables, fruit and poultry from our farm. Home cooking. Near all churches. New Catholic church. Pure drinking water. Gentiles. pg 10 |
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Al
Sharkeys Rt 81, Earlton (site not known) |
60: Al Sharkey, 30 guest, $45; All outside rooms semi-private baths and showers. Fishing, lake swimming on premises. Congenial atmosphere. The finest food for the nicest people. Bar & Grill. |
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Shepard
Farm, The corner of 32 and 405, |
45: A.D. Shepard, 130 guests 60: Mrs. Gladys Shepard, Greenville 9, 185 guests, (no rates); Large filtered swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, all sports, volley ball, shuffleboard, movies and dances. Recreation hall. Modern rooms, hot and cold running water some with private bath. Near all churches and golf course. 89: Eleanor & Ernie Moak (graphic) |
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Smith Blossom Rt 32, Freehold (two hundred yards north of four corners |
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Spohlers
Elm Grove (also Fursatz Elm Grove House) Red Mill Road, near East Red Mill Rd intersection) |
45: Anton Fursatz, 75 guests 60: Anna and Fred G. Spohler, Greenville 9, 65 guests, $40 and up weekly, $7 and up daily; Filtered swimming pool, shuffleboards, lawn sports, Recreation hall, movies and dances, Hot and cold water in all rooms. Shower. German-American cooking. Home baking. Saddle horses, bowling, golf course, all places of worship nearby. 89: Higher Ground Christian Center: Patrick R. & Jean Altizio (address listed, scripture) |
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Stanton-Brown Farm corner of Old Plank and Carter Bridge Rds |
45: Mrs. Cora Brown, 25 guests |
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Sunny
Hill Farm Sunny Hill Rd |
45: Arnold Nicholsen, Mgr., 125 guests 60: Arnold Nicholsen, Greenville 9, 190 guests, $37-55; Large, filtered, all-concrete pool, shuffleboards, tennis court, ball field, 12-acre private lake with fine fishing, boating, recreation hall, snack bar, free Broadway movies and planned entertainment. Rooms with private bath. 74: Sunny Hill Farm & Golf Course: Large All-Concrete Pool, Shuffleboard, Tennis Courts, 12-Acre Private Lake with Fine Fishing, 9-Hole Golf Course, Movies, Dancing, Planned Entertainment. |
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Sunny
Slope Farm Greenville RD1 (site not known) |
45: Mr. & Mrs. Howard Rugg, 25 guests |
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Tall
Tree Manor Summer Resort North Road? (site not known) |
65: Jack & Laura Giovanniello, 24 guests, $50-65; Motel accommodations rooms with or without private baths. American home cooking served family style. 3 meals daily. Many types of recreations available. Pool to refresh your day. Riding Academy, golf course, playhouse with Bway shows near by. Our motto Strangers are only friends we havent met. May 29, 1965 thru Sept. |
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Twelve
Maples Farm Rt. 26 (200 yards east Newry Rd, south side) |
39: Mr. and Mrs. Omer Zeh, $12; Sanitary
plumbing. Hot and cold running water. Home cooking. Table
Supplied from farm. All churches. Amusement Hall near. Gentile
Management. Booklet upon request. pg 6 45: Mr. & Mrs. Omer Zeh, 40 guests |
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Villa Lucia Sunny Hill Rd, 1/2 mile from Rt 32 |
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Wheel-In
(Resort) (Rt 32n one mile north of 405, on sharp bend) |
45: Louis C. Young, 60 guests 60: Florence E. Young, Greenville 9, 80 guests, rates on request; Modern rooms, hot and cold running water. Private bath accommodations. Filtered swimming pool, sports, shuffleboard, lake, boating, motion pictures and dances. All churches and golf course nearby. Excellent home cooked meals. 65: Wheel In Resort, Fran & Harry Winne, Greenville 9, 100 guests, rates on request; New Deluxe Motel accommodations, private bath, heated. All sports, planned activities, filtered pool with slide. Air conditioned dining hall. Lake, fishing and boating, American cooking. Children welcome. May 31, 1965 thru Sep. 19, 1965. |
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Willow
Brook Farm, Willowbrook Rd (one hundred yards north of junction with Willowbrook Dr), |
45: Mrs. Edwin Parks, 40 guests 60: Mr. & Mrs. John Parks, Surprise 9, 30 guests, $35; Modern, small resort with friendly homelike atmosphere. Natural swimming pool, shuffleboard and stocked lake for fishing. Near all churches, dances, movies and golf. Home cooking |
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Willow Rest (see Pine Lake Manor) |
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Woodland Cottage |
Freehold, Red Mill Rd, 1/4 mile north of Rt 67 |
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Worldtop Acres (see Carelas) |
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Zany
J Ranch Box 130, RFD 1, Greenville 9 (site not known) |
65: John & Dorothy McCarthy, Greenville 9, 20 guests, Adults $60, children $50; Horseback riding , swimming, fishing, golfing, hunting, movies and churches near by. 120 acres to roam in. Home style cooking and rooms. Fresh eggs from our own chickens. Home baking. Near Albany and many historical places. A real Farm Vacation In The Catskill Mts. May 28, 1965 thru Hunting Season. Children welcome. |
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Locations to be identified: if
you can help, thank you -Birch Hollow Farm -Blue Bird Farm -Elysian Manor Farm -Holiday Lodge -Hunt Homestead -Maple Shade Farm -Pops Wishing Well -Red Maple Farm -Rose Terrace -Al Sharkeys -Sunny Slope Farm -Tall Tree Manor Summer Resort |